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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.32, 10,589.24 and 3,771.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.32, 10,589.24 and 3,771.76 is: 5,660.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.32 : 10,589.24 = 3,771.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.32/10,589.24 = 3,771.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.32x = 10,589.24 × 3,771.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.32x = 39,940,071.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,940,071.86/7,056.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.18

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